Step 1

Put a large pan of water on to boil for the pasta. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan or skillet and add the finely chopped onion. Cook until translucent.

Step 3

Add the chopped sausage meat and brown it for a few minutes.

Step 4

Add the white wine, let the alcohol evaporate and then add the sliced mushrooms and most the chopped parsley.

Step 5

Season with salt and pepper and when the sausage and mushrooms are well cooked, add the tomatoes/tomato passata. Simmer for 15-20 minutes

Step 6

Meanwhile, cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the packet, drain the pasta  and add it to the pan with the sauce.

Step 7

Add the grated Parmesan and mix everything together in the pan.

Step 8

Serve immediately with a sprinkling of chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan as required.